The Esppaillat Family has compensated the 70% of the victims of the tragic collapse that occurred at the Jet Set, according to an official statement issued this weekend. This action is taken without a final sentence, demonstrating an initial commitment to the affected families in Santo Domingo.
Support for Children Who Became Orphans
Through the Roots of Hope Foundation, the family maintains protective measures for the children who became orphans due to the incident in October 2024, which left 232 dead according to official reports from the Emergency Operations Center. This collapse in the Jet Set disco, a symbol of Dominican nightlife with over 40 years of history, generated national shock and demands for quick justice.
Position of Antonio and Maribel Espaillat
Antonio and Maribel Espaillat, spokespeople for the family, emphasize their actions with responsibility, respect, and solidarity from the first day. “The magnitude of what happened has deeply marked us. Nothing restores what is lost, but we strive to accompany with facts”, they declared. They recalled that there is no final sentence nor a validated technical report by the courts that fixes individual causes or culprits.
Judicial Analysis Pending
A technical report from the Public Ministry describes the event as sudden and instantaneous. The Esppaillat Family requested expert opinions from the beginning, whose evaluation will be known on January 30 in judicial premises, respecting the due process. They insist that the truth must emerge from objective evidence and technical debates, not from media pressures or parallel judgments.
The collapse of the Jet Set roof during a concert exposed undetected structural flaws in previous inspections, according to engineering experts cited in preliminary hearings. So far, the 70% of the victims has received compensation, a step that contrasts with the 30% remaining pending legal resolution. The family reiterates their respect for the memory of the victims and commitment to transparent justice.
- Compensation: 70% of the victims attended to.
- Support: Orphaned Children through the foundation.
- Next Hearing: January 30.
This advance in the Jet Set case highlights the need for judicial rigor, while the 70% of the victims finds partial relief amidst collective mourning.
